Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
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From the depths of 2-0 down, England had stirred and were on course to level the Ashes at 2-2.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2023
She sees herself as both Mexican and American, and said the recent violence had stirred new conflicts inside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
Meza’s release had stirred statewide outrage, Sawyer said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
The race had stirred national attention in recent weeks as five different Republicans sought to deny Mrs. Greene renomination.
From Washington Times ● May 24, 2022
Harry felt a slight squirm of discomfort, as though a small snake had stirred inside him.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
